Diagnosing & Treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Lifestyle And Home Remedies

Some patients recover completely from ARDS, and others will have lasting damage and health issues. Home remedies can be beneficial for many of these problems. Extreme fatigue and weakness are common after recovery, sometimes lasting months. Physical activity should be restricted during this time. Patients who have been seriously ill often become malnourished as well. A healthy diet during recovery can rectify this. Stopping smoking is one of the most effective lifestyle changes and home remedies for improving breathing ability. In addition to stopping smoking, avoiding second-hand smoke or other toxic fumes is important. Allergens such as pollen, mold, and cat hair should be avoided or minimized. Alcohol use should be stopped or minimized, as it is associated with worse outcomes. Chronic alcoholism is also a predisposing factor for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome. Depression is common after a serious illness. A customized recovery regimen can reduce anxieties and assist in returning them to normal activities. Exercises to restore lung capacity can improve quality of life and has been shown to help alleviate depression.